First Peacock of 2013.

[JohnP]

It's in remarkably good condition for an overwintered butterfly.

 

 

Canon EOS 60D, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
1/500s f/5.6 at 100.0mm iso200

[Heather]

thats a lovely example john

[KateW]

Beautifully caught!

[Guest DaveW]

Nice picture John. Seems to be plenty of wildlife around your area?  A bit sparse around here so far.

[JohnP]

Nice picture John. Seems to be plenty of wildlife around your area?  A bit sparse around here so far.

 

Dave... where I live is great for nature lovers like me, lovely day today... walked 5.5 miles through the local woods this morning. I've seen butterflies, bumblebees and numerous other flying insects. Ravens, Carrion crows, Magpies, a Jay, lots of the usual birds like Robins, Blackbirds etc, also Willow tits, Marsh tits, Coal tits, Long tailed tits, Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps, Buzzards and many more besides. Carpets of Wood anenomes Celandines and the first of the Bluebells are just beginning to come into flower. My favourite time of year without doubt.

[NannyFerret]

Lovely capture.

[annie]

lovely shot john...

[Black Pearl]

Now't up North yet, plenty of big fat bees though.